Aside from the roster of Belmonts trained to defeat and seal Dracula in eachCastlevaniaentry, the vampire lord’s son Alucard serves as one of the most popular characters in the franchise. As a half-human, half-vampire dhampir, Alucard is one of the few who can stand up to Dracula’s evil machinations without the help of the Vampire Killer Whip.
Beneath Alucard’s sleek and edgy exterior is a solemn but intelligent protagonist. Across his appearances inCastlevaniagames and the Netflix adaptation, Alucard has been the source of some interesting quotes that may expand fans' appreciation for the franchise.
10I’m Surprised You Beat Me
Dracula’s Curse
Players meet Alucard for the first time inCastlevania 3: Dracula’s Curse, where the vampire lord’s son has been manipulated into fighting for evil. When Trevor Belmont defeats him, the spell affecting Alucard is broken, and he comes back to his senses. He begins speaking to players:
I’m surprised you beat me. I’ve been waiting for you. I need you to help me destroy Dracula.
Should players agree, Alucard says he’s glad to hear this decision and introduces himself to Trevor. They shake hands before players continue their journey. Should Trevor leave him behind, Alucard simply advises players to be careful, as he has to find someone else to help him in his mission.
9Pay It No Mind, I’ve Grown Used To It
Grimoire Of Souls
A distressing letter from Lucy Westenra inGrimoire of Soulswill send Genya Arikado on another journey to stop the Dark Lord’s return. In theCastlevaniagame, Lucy tasks Genya on traveling inside the worlds of the powerful Grimoires, which hold accounts of Dracula’s history. Donning Alucard’s garb once more, Genya must stop unseen forces from using these books to resurrect the Dark Lord.
In a meeting with the literary version of Simon Belmont, the Vampire Killer’s reaction to Alucard initially makes him hostile to the character. However, when Lucy explains Alucard’s history with Simon’s ancestor Trevor, the Belmont apologizes for his hastiness. Alucard simply replies:
Pay it no mind, I’ve grown used to it.
He seems to hint that he’s gotten used to years’ worth of Belmonts and others doubting his agenda.
8In Truth, I May Have Been Frightened
Judgment
When Dracula’s rival Galamoth remains bested by the Dark Lord years into the future, he tasks the Time Reaper to fracture history and gather power to defeat him once and for all. This resulted in the story ofJudgment, where a time watcher named Aeon gathersCastlevaniacharacters in a bid to restore the timeline.
By the time Alucard confronts Dracula, he says this will be the first time he fights his father at his full power. The Dark Lord acknowledges this, and Alucard responds:
In truth, I may have been frightened, scared to confront my own father.
Dracula retorts with a remark on Alucard’s softness, a quality that he may have inherited from his human side.
7Death Is Too Good For You!
Symphony Of The Night
Alucard’s best appearance is inSymphony of the Night, the 1997 PS1 title that introduced the character’s most iconic design. When Alucard’s journey in this game brings him face-to-face with his mother, a request to kill all humans will make Dracula’s son realize he is being deceived. Upon the revelation that his mother was conjured by a Succubus, Alucard declares:
Demon, death is too good for you!
While it seems like an ordinary pre-battle quote, Dracula’s final exchange with Alucard puts things into perspective. As Lisa Tepes loved humans, the Succubus twisting her words dirties the name of the deceased. Since Alucard aims to follow his mother’s wishes, this act of disrespect is unforgivable.
6‘Do Not Hate Humans'
In the absence of a Belmont inSymphony of the Night, the sudden reappearance of Castlevania and Dracula awoke Alucard from his slumber. By the time Alucard defeats the vampire lord, Dracula’s final request is for Alucard to repeat his mother’s last words, which he does:
She said, “Do not hate humans. If you cannot live with them, then at least do them no harm. For theirs is already a hard lot.” She also said to tell you that she would love you for all eternity.
Hearing Lisa’s last words from own son made Dracula realize the error in his ways, with the vampire lord begging Lisa for forgiveness as he disappears into ashes. This may also explain Alucard’s willingness to fight for humans, as his mother’s last wish.
5Evil Is An Absolute Necessity In This World
Aria Of Sorrow
Set in the far future of 2035, high school student Soma Cruz is transported to Castlevania with the surprising ability to “capture” the souls of monsters. Guiding him on his journey is Genya Arikado, who is actually Alucard in disguise. When Soma finally defeats Chaos in the final battle and seals the castle, Genya says:
The path you took was the most challenging one. You did well. For God to be good, evil is an absolute necessity in this world. In the future, someone may follow again in Dracula’s dark footsteps. At that time, perhaps we’ll meet again.
The line serves as the “other half” of Alucard’s iconic quote, where good people can only stop the rise of evil. However, what’s more interesting is how Genya’s quote is also a series meta commentary. TheCastlevaniaseries has a tendency of ensuring “evil” rises once more, and a Belmont is there waiting to stop it.
4You’re Only Human
Dawn Of Sorrow
Despite attempts to live a quiet life, Soma is once again thrust into danger when a cult plans on using him to attain Dracula’s power. InDawn of Sorrow, Soma reunites with Genya, Yoko Belnades, and Julius Belmont. After defeating the final boss, Soma contemplates that a Dark Lord may indeed resurface once more simply because he didn’t accept his destiny. Genya is quick to reply:
You’re neither a god nor a demon. You’re only human. You have no chance at ever achieving perfection. Or are you saying you want to be the Dark Lord?
With this line, Genya indirectly explains to Soma that, while his desire to be able to stop the Dark Lord’s eventual appearance is justified, wanting the power to do so treads dangerously close to using dark powers.
3I Never Wanted It To End This Way
Genya’s observation of Soma across bothAria of SorrowandDawn of Sorrowimplied that he’s ready to deal with the youngster should he succumb to Dracula’s influence. This possibility becomes a reality in Julius Mode, an extra mode inDawnthat allows Julius Belmont, Yoko Belnades, and Genya to fight Dracula-Soma. Genya joining Julius in his “real” appearance as Alucard is the first real affirmation of the Genya-Alucard connection.
Alucard meeting Dracula-Soma is an affirmation of the character’s promise to resurface whenever Dracula ever poses a threat to humanity, even if he takes the form of the youngster Soma. The dialogue sounds as though he’s talking to his father as well:
Soma… I never wanted it to end this way. But I can’t allow you to wreak havoc anymore…
2Slaves To Our Families’ Wishes
Castlevania Netflix
When Trevor Belmont and Sylpha Belnades explore the underground catacombs of Gresit, they discover a coffin of the legendary “Sleeping Prince” Alucard, the son of Dracula. After Trevor fights the awoken Alucard, Trevor is surprised that Alucard plans on stopping Dracula, even if it means committing patricide. When asked why, Alucard simply answers:
It’s what my mother would’ve wanted. We are all, in the end, slaves to our families’ wishes.
In the Netflix series, Lisa Tepes is described as a scientist and doctor who wanted nothing but to save lives with medicine. Even when she was burned at the stake, she begged Dracula to spare humanity for their misunderstanding. Alucard knew stopping Dracula’s full descent into darkness was what his mother would’ve wanted. And he will do so, in her memory.
1The Only Thing Necessary For Evil To Triumph
Alucard’s defeat of Dracula inSymphony of the Nightis followed by a meeting outside the castle by Richter Belmont and Maria Renard, both of whom sympathize with Alucard’s patricide. Richter says it must have been painful to have to fight one’s father, to which Alucard responds
Indeed. But you must always remember that the only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing…
This line explains Alucard’s willingness to accept his vigil as the world’s protector against Dracula alongside the Belmonts. Due to his nature as a dhampir, he’s one of the few beings equipped to fight evil. And since his mother wished for the safety of humankind against the likes of his father, it’s up to Alucard to stop Dracula’s reawakening.
